Just because the Golf GTI 8.5 makes 15kW more power than the Golf GTI 8, at 195kW to 180kW, this does not mean it is ...

The VW Amarok Dark Label will soon hit SA. Here's what this "murdered-out" special edition – to be offered in 4-pot and V6 ...

Remade for 2026, the Q3 gains more tech, horsepower, and style to take on subcompact SUV foes. It also has lots more lights.

A new version of one of Australia’s newest Chinese family SUVs offers more power ...

When the Golf GTI first debuted in 1976, it wasn’t just a car; it was a democratization of performance. Fifty years later, Volkswagen is celebrating that "hot hatch" legacy by breaking the digital ...

Ty is an experienced writer, editor, journalist, and online opinion-haver. He has been reviewing cars and covering automotive news full-time for nearly a decade for outlets such as Gear Patrol, Inside ...

This is a big year for Volkswagen in terms of showcasing new products and it is quite fitting that the iconic VW Golf GTI Mk 8.5 will officially open the dancefloor in a matter of weeks. Much delayed ...

The Volkswagen GTI helped define the hot hatch segment when it launched half a century ago. Even in today's SUV- and truck-centered market, there's still room for a small, efficient liftback. However, ...

From the January/February 2026 issue of Car and Driver. Losing another manual transmission frustrates us nearly as much as missing out on breakfast at Whammy Burger by three minutes. We North ...

Kyle has written professionally across the motorsport and motoring world since graduating from Plymouth University in 2018, and has acted as the MotoGP editor for Motorsport Week and as a Features ...

Take a closer look at the Volkswagen GTI Roadster, a striking concept that pushes the Golf’s sporty character to new extremes. This review covers its dynamic styling, performance focus, and the unique ...

Few cars possess as much canon as the Volkswagen GTI. Originally badged as the Rabbit GTI in the US market, it won the hearts and minds of anyone in search of affordable, reliable, and above all fun ...